Subtract 7/25 from 8/9
89 - 725 is 137225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
89 = 8 × 259 × 25 = 200225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
725 = 7 × 925 × 9 = 63225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200225 - 63225 = 200 - 63225 = 137225
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